二(ふた)つ

ふたつ
noun
two (things)
1. two (things)
The number two when counting things using native Japanese numbers.
二(ふた)つに分(わ)ける。
To divide into two.
りんごを二(ふた)つください。
Two apples, please.
問題(もんだい)が二(ふた)つあります。
There are two problems.
二(ふた)つとも好(す)きですが、こちらの方(ほう)がいい。
I like both, but this one is better.
二(ふた)つの方法(ほうほう)があるので、好(す)きな方(ほう)を選(えら)んでください。
There are two methods, so please choose the one you prefer.

二(ふた)つ is the native Japanese number "two" used for counting general objects.

NATIVE COUNTING SYSTEM (1-10):

WHEN TO USE:

Native numbers (一(ひと)つ, 二(ふた)つ, etc.) are used when:

  • No specific counter applies
  • Counting abstract things or general items
  • Casual, everyday counting

COMMON PATTERNS:

  • 二(ふた)つください: Two, please
  • 二(ふた)つに分(わ)ける: to divide in two
  • 二(ふた)つとも: both (of them)
  • 二(ふた)つ目(め): the second one

NOTE:
Beyond 10, native numbers are rarely used. Use Sino-Japanese numbers (十一(じゅういち), etc.) instead.

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Added 2026.1.11 19:10 · Revised 2026.5.23 8:24
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